M3.5 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near East Timor (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 05:16:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near East Timor (Timor-Leste) on August 14, 2026 at 05:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 05:16:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

East Timor

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.43000, 125.22000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — shallower than the regional average (23.6 km)

Regional average: 23.6 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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